After not signing anyone in the first day of NFL free agency and losing Aqib Talib to the rival Denver Broncos (who beat YOU in the AFCCG) the Patriots officially surrendered the 2014 season. There is no hope. They're done. Season over. Thanks for coming. Hopefully that frees up your Sundays this fall. Plenty of … Continue reading BREAKING: Patriots Forfeit 2014 Season
Free Agency Primer: Avoid Sports Radio
That is all. NFL free agency starts up this afternoon, but if you heard any of the afternoon show on the Patriots flagship station, you know that FA is already a failure. The owner is cheap, the team would rather sign has-been or injured players on bargain deals, and they are content just making the … Continue reading Free Agency Primer: Avoid Sports Radio
Mediots! Series: Michael Felger As The Professional Propagandist
January has too much promise of the New Year. February is all about love. March, though? March is where we heat up the snark. Once a week, we’ll profile why we strongly dislike members of the local and national sports media, in what I’m calling the Mediots! Series. I have been writing on BSMW sporadically for … Continue reading Mediots! Series: Michael Felger As The Professional Propagandist
Mid-Week Notes
The news last week that Glenn Ordway will launch his internet radio program "Big Show Unfiltered" on March 17th was of interest in this corner. The show website, which can be found at BigShowUnfiltered.com or SportsTalkBoston.com currently has the press release announcing the new program. There are many familiar names attached to this project. In … Continue reading Mid-Week Notes
Mediots! Series: John Dennis As The Last Professional Internet Tough Guy
January has too much promise of the New Year. February is all about love. March, though? March is where we heat up the snark. Once a week, we'll profile why we strongly dislike members of the local and national sports media, in what I'm calling the Mediots! Series. Here’s the biggest indictment of John Dennis: I … Continue reading Mediots! Series: John Dennis As The Last Professional Internet Tough Guy
Sports Media Musings: February Sports Coverage Is The Worst Kind Of Sports Coverage
Programming Note: With Bruce away, I’m captaining the ship this week. Always exciting, often disastrous. Shoot tips, comments, and other feedback to Hadfield.Ryan@Gmail.com or, if you consider yourself the progressive type, yell at me on Twitter, @Hadfield__. WARNING: THIS IS A RANT I don't like to be the Everything Sucks Guy. I really don't. The Internet is full of … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: February Sports Coverage Is The Worst Kind Of Sports Coverage
Sports Media Musings: Bill Simmons Shines During Celtics-Lakers Telecast; Kirk Minihane Saves “Dennis & Callahan”
Programming Note: With Bruce away, I'm captaining the ship this week. Always exciting, often disastrous. Shoot tips, comments, and other feedback to Hadfield.Ryan@Gmail.com or, if you consider yourself the progressive type, yell at me on Twitter, @Hadfield__. Today: In which we go Three & Out -- yet again, because we lack a stretch wide receiver – while … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Bill Simmons Shines During Celtics-Lakers Telecast; Kirk Minihane Saves “Dennis & Callahan”
Catching Up With Some Quick Notes
Several notes from the last few days: Will John Henry Save the Globe? - Jason Schwartz in Boston Magazine has a feature on the new owner of the Boston Globe. The feature overall is very good, an informative look at the new stewardship of Henry, and his ideas and goals for the paper. A few … Continue reading Catching Up With Some Quick Notes
Reading Between the Lines Podcast: Episode 2 — Michael Pina
A lot of great reaction to last week’s podcast with Dan Kennedy and Adam Kaufman, which is greatly appreciated on my end. I’m still working out the kinks, and quickly fell behind this week while working on my Metro Boston column and a Sports Media Musings piece for you guys tomorrow. The hope is to … Continue reading Reading Between the Lines Podcast: Episode 2 — Michael Pina
Sports Media Musings: NFL Prospect Michael Sam Announces He Is Gay; The Media Debates How The Media Will Treat The Story
Today: In which we discuss Michael Sam's decision to step forth as the first openly gay NFL prospect. Before doing so, let’s pass along some prerequisite reads from much smarter writers than myself. Cyd Zeigler, of Out Sports, has the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of how Sam’s PR team chose to come out to the public … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: NFL Prospect Michael Sam Announces He Is Gay; The Media Debates How The Media Will Treat The Story
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